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Ocean Chartering - Europe Global Projects & Industry Solutions (m/f/d), Hamburg
Client:
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
d951b2b82197
Job Views:
1
Posted:
25.04.2025
Expiry Date:
09.06.2025
Job Description:
Your tasks
- Develop and grow relationships and future business with targeted carriers.
- Develop a carrier pool for DB Schenker considering DB Schenker requirements.
- Point of contact for Global Projects & Industry Solutions team charter enquiries.
- Point of contact for carriers for inquiries and quotes.
- Chartering role acting as broker between internal customers/colleagues and external carriers.
- Enhance cooperation between carriers and DB Schenker in the region.
- Grow and develop the chartering team and knowledge in Europe.
- Actively respond to internal DB Schenker requests for solutions & prices from carriers and maintain direct local relationships with relevant stakeholders from the carrier side.
- Work closely with the local & regional business development team to develop innovative solutions to ensure DB Schenker's growth in the ocean chartering business.
- Educate business development on chartering and participate in sales/solution discussions with clients as required.
- Ensure ocean chartering is undertaken safely and complies with DB Schenker guidelines and operational procedures.
- Minimize DB Schenker's liability exposure on charter bookings via carrier/vessel vetting and negotiating favorable terms with carriers and/or clients.
- Report functionally to the Head of Global Chartering.
Key Tasks
- Grow the regional/local chartering team and be a central focal point together with other regional and global chartering team members.
- Receive enquiries from DB Schenker Global Projects & Industry Solutions Team for Ocean charters with cargo originating from Europe.
- Analyze enquiries and determine strategy and solution for the charter scope and the most suitable carrier to win the bid/tender.
- Create an overview and present pricing and solution recommendations.
- Assist colleagues/business development to quote customers.
- Drive competitive pricing, compliance, and carrier management.
- Translate and explain pricing/requirements internally and DB Schenker/Client requirements externally towards carriers.
- Initiate and explore all possible options for optimal results.
- Drive and support agreed pricing processes, data quality, and compliance.
- Ensure competitive pricing through the use of various benchmarking tools.
- Be a Subject Matter Expert for colleagues and clients.
- Support and assist other Chartering Regions when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
- More than 10 years of relevant business experience in project chartering and heavy lift.
- Commercial mindset with technical flair/understanding.
- Carrier and project cargo background.
- Solid networking abilities.
- Highly analytical, forward-thinking, and creative mindset.
- Experience working in a matrix organization and driving results globally.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, dynamic, and high-pressure environment.
- Conduct data analyses, develop statistical models, and implement solutions with the respective subject matter experts.
- Propose solutions and/or seek required input to support countries/regions with issues.
- Experience working with multiple countries/cultures.
- Subject matter expert applying advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
- Manage projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to solve difficult and complex problems.
Stakeholders
- Connect with and influence Global Projects & Industry Solutions Team.
- Collaborate with other chartering brokers located in the region and countries.
- Convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
- Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DB Schenker colleagues.
- Understand customer and key stakeholders' interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers, and key stakeholders.
- Provide technical and commercial guidance to line managers and employees.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Our offer
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world, allowing you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.